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Google Workspace vs Ramp

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

All industries

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ramp logo

Ramp

Accounting & Finance

The corporate card that helps you spend less

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ramp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage; Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Ramp covers Corporate cards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and Ramp actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and Ramp differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceRamp
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile apps
CategoryAll industriesAccounting & Finance
Founded20062019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites

Only in Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot Ramp
  • Collaborative document editingnot Ramp
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot Ramp
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot Ramp

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot Google Workspace
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot Google Workspace
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot Google Workspace

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace review

Choose Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense management.
Ramp review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Ramp better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and Ramp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Ramp?
Ramp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for Ramp.
Does Google Workspace or Ramp run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps.
Can I use Ramp for free?
Yes. Ramp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month.
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and calendar management, collaborative document editing, video conferencing and meetings, secure document storage and sharing. Of those, business email and calendar management and collaborative document editing are not what Ramp is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Ramp cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation.
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